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1 199 Simple Tensesenses
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Study the pictures given below and describe the action in (a) simple past tense
(b) simple present tense (c) simple future tense.

1.

a. _______________________________________________
b. _______________________________________________

c. _______________________________________________

2.

a. _______________________________________________
b. _______________________________________________

c. _______________________________________________

3.

a. _______________________________________________
b. _______________________________________________

c. _______________________________________________

Let’s Learn Simple Present Tense

We use simple present tense to describe an action happening right now or to talk about a

habitual action or occurrence. For example:

Red stands for danger.
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The temple bells ring in the evening.
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When the subject is singular, the verb takes an -s/es/ies.

For example: He runs. She finishes her work. He cries a lot.

When the subject is plural, the verb does not take an -s/es/ies.

For example: We run. Sheela and I eat. They stand.
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